Hampus Lindholm scored the game-tying goal and dished out the game-winning assist in their Game 7 win over the Maple Leafs, proving to be an unlikely hero in the overtime effort.
Lindholm tied the game by playing patiently, waiting for a screen before firing a shot. It marked his first postseason goal since 2018, emphasizing the little things in hockey.
"I've been holding onto pucks trying to - making it too hard on myself... you just try to find that opening, get it there, then good things usually happen. ... I just tried to be patient, get pucks on net, and get it through. It's hard this time of year."
Lindholm's game-winning assist to Pastrnak exemplified his vision as he dumped a pass that ricocheted perfectly for Pastrnak to secure the win, emphasizing the importance of key plays.
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